Sampling Coordinator

Graham Personnel Services

Kernersville, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Clothes Making, Communication Skills, Construction, Continuous Improvement, Cutting Tools, Detail Oriented, English Language, Hand Tools, Machine Tool, Maintain Compliance, Manual Dexterity, Manufacturing, Material Moving, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Product Development, Quality Control, Record Keeping, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Staff Training, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Writing, Test Lab, Textile Manufacturing, Time Management, Unix Shell Programming
LOCATION
Kernersville, NC
POSTED
30+ days ago
Schedule: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Pay rate: $18.00 

Key Responsibilities
Sample Construction & Technical Execution
  • Construct pillow samples using the described shell sizes, shell samples, fill descriptions, fill weights and closure types. 
  • Interpret written and/or verbal instructions to ensure accurate sample execution.
  • Stuff, sew and package pillow samples using appropriate machinery and hand tools.
  • Ensure all samples meet company quality, safety, and workmanship standards.
  • Maintain organized records of sample shipments that are received and shipped out to team members and/or 3rd party testing labs
Cross?Functional Collaboration
  • Communicate with fellow plants when materials, trims, or equipment resources are not available locally and coordinate to ensure sample needs are fully realized.
  • Support Quality by coordinating directly with the Quality team regarding testing samples and ensuring compliance with performance and safety requirements.
  • Assist Product Development, Sales, and Production teams with customer samples, photo samples, sales samples, and PP (pre?production) samples.
Continuous Improvement & Training
  • Recommend improvements to sample?making processes, tools, and workflows in collaboration with Product Development, manufacturing plants, and Compliance.
  • Train other staff members in sample?making techniques during peak sample periods or in the absence of team members.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant sample room environment.
 
Qualifications & Skills
  • 2+ years of experience in sewing or sample making, preferably in home textiles or pillow manufacturing.
  • Strong knowledge of sewing techniques, pillow construction, and fill materials (polyfill, foam, down alternative, etc.).
  • Ability to operate industrial sewing machines and basic cutting equipment.
  • Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality.
  • Ability to read and follow specifications, measurements, and technical documentation.
  • Strong time?management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with PD, QC, and production teams.
  • Basic email and communication skills (in English) for cross?team coordination.
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift and move materials or samples up to 20 lbs
  • Manual dexterity to handle fabrics, tools, and machinery.
Work Environment
  • Manufacturing or sample room environment.
  • Exposure to sewing equipment, cutting tools, and textile materials.
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